The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-08

rust TO accumulate on his intellect during
his fifteen years of experience. His entire
time is devoted TO public health matters,
in which he has risen TO the rank of q
recognized authority. Several papers on
sanitary subjects have been written by
him, mostly for medical societies and his
own State board.
DIR. WM. G. OTTERsoS, health officer o.
Brooklyn n. Y, is, as his local position
implies, thoroughly posted in sanitary
matters. lie is accompanied by DR.. Louis
9. A. Homeyne, of the Brooklyn board OF
health, and together establish well
founded prestige for their city. What
these gentlemen say and do in the associa-
ton is received as gilt-cdged.
DR.. JoHN ii. RWCu, OF Chicago. is too
well known throughout the country TO
need any special mention. The A. 7. IL.
A., of course, is proud of him. During his
thlrty-eight years OF practice be has prob
| ably done more to check tie ravages OF
disease by organized effort than any other
man in America. He is an eX-president
OF the association, attends every meeting,
and is recognized leader.
On. Henry b. BAKER, Of lansing,
is secretary of the State board of health
OF Michigan, and one of the best
known and most reliable sanitarians in the
country. His annual reports are looked
upon as authority on public health. A
great deal of time has been devoted by
him TO the study of prevcntable diseases,
and he has furnished the public with
highly important statistics.
DR.. FREDERICK MoNTizAMBERr, OF Que
bee, is indeed distinguished delegate.
lie Is dominion quarantine officer at
Quebec, and the man To whom the United
States looks with confidence to prevent the
importation OF cholera through that coun-
try into this. He has established u system
OF disiniecting vessels similar TO that of DIR,
Holt OF New Orleans. The association
and medical fraternity are proud OF him.
DIR. EZRA VI. Hunt, OF Trenton, secre-
tary OF New Jerseys State board of health,
is one of the associations charter mem
bers, and iavorite one. lie is also an eX-
president of the association. Many val
liable papers on sanitary topics have been
written by him, and he has recently pub.
lished n work on hygiene which is TO be
used as n text book in the public schools.
National reputation is his, gained by many
years OF patient study and toll.
DR. ALFRED II. lIoLT, of Cam
bridge, Mass, though taking for the
most part q silent activity in the asso-
citation proceedings, is nevertheless one of
its most valuable and esteemed members.
lie was a colonel in the army during the
late war and possesses great strength of
character and magnetic influence. His
services in behalf OF public health have
been OF the most durable character, and
had great weight in shaping conclusions.
PRoF. GEORGE II. RonE, of Baltimore,
Is the author OF Public Hygiene ayalua-
| bic aud reliable book, extensively used by
medical students. lie is also lecturer in
one oil the medical colleges OF Baltimore,
and secretary Of the association committee
on disinicctants. His many works have
attracted much attention at home aud
abroad, and report will I've made on his
last book nj the present meeting. lie is u
young man. and has future bright with
promise.
DIR. GEO. VI. STERSBERG, the president,
, is a major and surgeon in the United
| States army. lie has only lately returned
| from South America and Mexico, which
countries he visited under commission 10
investigate the subject OF incubation as a
preventive Of yellow fever. lie was also
sent 10y the government 10 Havana 10 in
yestiglte the same subject. He is cclc'
DRAFTED Bacteraologist, and n few years ago
devoted great deal Of study 10 the germs
Of disease.
Dn. JosEPH Hour, Of New Orleans, l.
president of the Louisiana State board oI
health and a distinguished s,nitarian
throughout the entire country. lie ha'
probably done more than any other man
TO keep the Mississippi open TO commerce
at New Orleans. His magnificent quaran
tine, devised, established and carried out,
has given him national reputation
Through system Of disinicction, vessels
are enabled TO proceed within from twenty
four TO forty-cight hOuIs. He is also an
able dchaicr.
| DR. !. BERRiEN LlNDslEY, Of Nashville,
the treasurer, has been in the city several
| DAYS. labOring in harmony with local com
mittccs 10 have everything in readiness loI
the meeting lie has been treasurer since
the organization OF the association, and q
model one. Through his wise conduct
aud energetic efforts the society is now on
a solid financial basis. lie has also per
formed noble service In propagating slni
lary science through the association, ~
well ~ IN Tennessee, ~ secretary OF The
State board OF health.